Biden to nominate anti-monopoly activist to FTC, signaling Big Tech crackdown

President Biden reportedly will nominate Lina Khan, a well-known anti-monopolist and a vocal critic of Big Tech’s powers, to the Federal Trade Commission. The move signals the administration’s intent to pursue an aggressive tech regulatory agenda to rein in companies such as Facebook, Google, and Amazon.

Khan is going through the final parts of her background check before the Biden administration announces her nomination, Politico reported. She would then have to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the role.